Fenestrated angiocatheter for extensive subcutaneous emphysema

A minimally invasive technique using fenestrated angiocatheters has been described in adult literature for the treatment of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Here we report a 30 month old infant who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, which was relieved by application o...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2012-01, Vol.49 (1), p.64-66
Main Authors: Yalindag-Öztürk, Nilufer, Ozkul, Ayse
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
Humans
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - therapy
Respiration, Artificial - adverse effects
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - therapy
Subcutaneous Emphysema - therapy
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Summary:A minimally invasive technique using fenestrated angiocatheters has been described in adult literature for the treatment of extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Here we report a 30 month old infant who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, which was relieved by application of microdrainage catheters.
ISSN:0974-7559